Listen to 'Waterbound,' a new song from Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi March 3, 2021 With its theme of longing for the comfort of home and family, the song will resonate with those separated by distance from family and friends during the pandemic.
Celebrating Women's History Month on Radio Heartland March 1, 2021 March is Women's History Month, and each weekday in the 9 a.m. (Central) hour, host Mike Pengra will spotlight the music of an artist who has made a huge impact in the world of folk, roots, acoustic and Americana music.
Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67 February 25, 2021 Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67. Ostroushko's career and range was widespread and eclectic -- he appeared on Bob Dylan's legendary 'Blood on the Tracks' album, played with the Minnesota Orchestra and was a regular on A Prairie Home Companion for 40 years.
Black History Month on Radio Heartland January 31, 2021 Observe Black History Month with Radio Heartland. Each weekday in the 9 a.m. (Central) hour, host Mike Pengra will highlight a musical icon who helped shape the sound of American music.
On 'Greenfields,' Barry Gibb takes the Bee Gees' legacy to Nashville January 8, 2021 Though best known for his disco days, the last living Gibb brother is a lifelong country fan. His new album reimagines the Bee Gees' catalog as duets with some of Nashville's biggest names, including Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and Dolly Parton.
Bluegrass band Sister Sadie embodies tradition, but bends it too January 1, 2021 This fall, the bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie became the first all-women band ever to win the top prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.
Top 89 of 2020: Mike Pengra, Radio Heartland host December 29, 2020 Radio Heartland host/producer Mike Pengra shares his favorite songs of 2020.
Radio Heartland's Winter Solstice special December 21, 2020 Mike Pengra hosts a musical celebration of the Winter Solstice, featuring Mandolin Orange, Rodney Crowell, The Beatles, Bill Withers, Peter Mayer and more.
Celebrate the 2020 Americana Honors and Awards winners, including the Highwomen and John Prine December 15, 2020 Winners of the 2020 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were quietly announced this week, with the Highwomen winning in three categories and the late John Prine honored as Artist of the Year. Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra celebrates this year's honorees with an hourlong program showcasing the music.
Hear Sturgill Simpson's 'Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions' December 11, 2020 Simpson's latest surprise release features reinterpretation of tracks from 2016's 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth,' plus a previously unreleased cut co-written by Merle Haggard.